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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMotor
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mo-tor
"Der Motor des Autos ist sehr effizient."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
"The electric motor powered the new washing machine efficiently." - 2
A person or thing that impels or causes movement.
"The motor of change in the organization was its innovative leadership."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'motor' originates from the Latin 'motor', meaning 'mover', derived from 'movere', which means 'to move'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially referring to anything that causes motion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Motor" is said worldwide
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moteur
Transliteration: mo-tur
"Le moteur de la voiture est très puissant."
Motor
Transliteration: mo-tor
"Der Motor des Autos ist sehr effizient."
motore
Transliteration: mo-to-re
"Il motore della macchina è molto potente."
motor
Transliteration: mo-tor
"El motor del coche es muy eficiente."
motor
Transliteration: mo-tor
"O motor do carro é muito potente."
मोटर
Transliteration: moṭar
"गाड़ी की मोटर बहुत तेज़ है।"
电动机
Transliteration: diàn dòng jī
"这台电动机非常高效。"
모터
Transliteration: mo-teo
"이 모터는 매우 효율적입니다."
モーター
Transliteration: mōtā
"このモーターは非常に効率的です。"
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